Mechanic Support/ Assistant

Seguin Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking a Mechanic Support/Assistant to perform minor mechanical repairs and assist in preventative maintenance of school vehicles. Candidates must hold a clear Texas CDL (class B) and Education Certification for school bus drivers, with at least one year of vehicle repair experience. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and proper performance of district vehicles. The role requires passing a criminal background check and DOT tests.

Qualifications

• Experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance needed.
• Must pass a clear criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Assist mechanics in preventative maintenance.
• Ensure proper performance and safety of all district vehicles.

Skills

Diagnose mechanical problems

Operate vehicle repair tools

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Read and understand manuals

Complete bus driver safety training

Pass DOT tests

Operate a school bus

Education

Clear and Valid Texas CDL (class B) with Passenger and school bus endorsements

Texas Education Certification for School bus drivers

Job description

JOB TITLE: Mechanic Support/Assistant

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Shop Foreman

DEPT/SCHOOL: Student Transportation

DAYS EMPLOYED: 240

DATE REVISED: February 2023

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Perform minor mechanical repairs and maintenance. Assist mechanics in preventative maintenance and ensure proper performance and safety of all district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear and Valid Texas CDL (class B) with Passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements or ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment
• Texas Education Certification for School bus drivers obtain one within 3 months of employment
• Clear criminal background check

Special knowledge /skills

• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs under supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and tools invoiced in vehicle repairs
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
• Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals
• Ability to read instructions
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to pass DOT alcohol and drug test and a yearly DOT physical exam
• Ability to operate a school bus

Experience

• One year experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance

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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.